Map Collection
The collection focuses on maps from 1910-1944 and maps pre-1910
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Churches Collection
The collection focuses on: Methodist Church of Southern Africa Trinity Presbyterian Church, Grahamstown
Piketberg Museum
The Museum archives contain the fascinating story of the Piketberg Jewish community as well as a priceless collection of original old school yearbooks and photographs of past Piketberg residents. Many…
Laingsburg Flood Museum
On 25 January 1981, the Karoo changed forever. The little town of Laingsburg was hit by what continues to be one of the most dramatic natural disasters ever to have happened in…
Calitzdorp Museum
Displays include household items, kitchen utensils, clothing, framing implements, old documents, photographs and genealogy dating back to the very starts of the town. A hand made wooden water pipe shows…
Warrior Toy Museum
he Warrior Toy Museum in Simon’s Town is home to a variety of toys that triggers the memories of the oldest of men as they walk among the displays of…
Ceres Museum
The visitor to the museum can learn more about the natural history of the area, the first inhabitants and their lifestyle, as well as the establishment of Ceres. Other exhibits…
Oude Kerk Volksmuseum
The Oude Kerk Volksmuseum in Tulbagh is home to three buildings on the historic Church Street. After an earthquake in 1969 it was decided that more importance needed to be…
Beaufort West Museum
For many years Beaufort West Museum was an informal museum which consisted of two rooms and was established in 1939.It was opened on Friday and Saturday nights for visitors. On…
Joubert House
Joubert House is the oldest house in Montagu. It was built by a young man, Pieter Gideon Joubert, who was in his early 20’s when he built the house for…